Buzz: The $50k blunder jeopardising the Sharks
The Cronulla Sharks made a recruitment blunder three years ago that has come back to haunt them, writes BUZZ ROTHFIELD.
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‘Real deal’ Warriors march on as Sharks’ title credentials crumble
Cronulla’s premiership credentials continue to plummet after back-to-back poor performances, while the Warriors have cemented themselves as a genuine title threat off the back of former Shark Luke Metcalf.
NRL icon a laughing stock after blunder
Paul Gallen has come clean on an embarrassing detail of his Cronulla captaincy, leaving Andrew Johns and Cameron Smith in stitches.
Pathways to stardom: The 27 rookies on fast track to NRL debuts
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NFL star declares NRL players ‘more athletic’ as Sharks assemble
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Cronulla’s secret weapon for Vegas revealed
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Sharks suffer major injury blow ahead of Vegas mission
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Cronulla Sharks legends honoured at ‘Wall of Fame’ reveal
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New recruit stars as Sharks shake off Hynes injury scare
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